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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000326
11/12/99

Centranthus ruber--Red Valerian


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 3 ft Spread: 2 ft
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Red

Comments: Red Valerian (Vis. 1) produces red, fragrant
flowers in clusters 2 to 3 inches across. The flowers
attract bees and butterflies. Grow the plant in sun or
partial shade in a sandy or well-drained soil. Red Valerian
self seeds vigorously and can be used in alkaline or poor
soils. The plant does not do well in prolonged heat and
humidity.

Propagation: Propagation is by division in the Spring or
by seed.

Cultivars:
'Albus' - White flowers.
'Coccineus' - Carmine-rose flowers (Vis. 2).
'Roseus' - Magenta flowers.
'Snowcloud' - White flowers.

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Parks
Seeds 1995, White Flower Farm 1999, Wayside Gardens 1999.


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